Karwa Chauth 2024 Moonrise: Here is moonrise time in your city and details of the festival

Kawra Chauth moon time today: Karwa Chauth, a Hindu festival, is observed by married women fasting from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands' long life and good health. This year, it falls on October 20. Key rituals include Sankalp, Sargi, eveni...

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Karwa Chauth Citywise Timing 2024
Karwa Chauth is a significant Hindu festival where married women fast for the long life and good health of their husbands. Also known as Karak Chaturthi, the observance involves a day-long fast from sunrise to moonrise, highlighting devotion and love. It will be celebrated on October 20 this year.


Karwa Chauth 2024 moonrise time and key details:

  • Chaturthi Tithi: Begins at 6:46 AM and ends at 4:16 AM on October 21.
  • Auspicious Puja Time: 5:46 PM to 7:02 PM.
  • Fasting Begins: 6:25 AM
  • Moonrise: 7:54 PM

Karwa Chauth 2024 moonrise timings in major cities:

  • Mumbai: 8:59 PM
  • Pune: 8:56 PM
  • Chennai: 8:43 PM
  • Kanpur: 7:32 PM
  • Varanasi: 7:32 PM
  • Bareilly: 7:46 PM
  • Lucknow: 8:05 PM
  • Agra: 8:16 PM
  • Jaipur: 7:54 PM
  • Surat: 7:40 PM
  • Ahmedabad: 7:38 PM
  • Indore: 8:25 PM
  • Bhopal: 8:29 PM
  • Ambala: 7:55 PM
  • Amritsar: 7:54 PM
  • Faridabad: 8:04 PM
  • Chandigarh: 7:54 PM
  • Gurugram: 8:16 PM
  • Bengaluru: 7:55 PM
  • Kolkata: 7:46 PM
  • Dehradun: 7:09 PM
  • New Delhi: 8:15 PM
  • Noida: 8:14 PM
  • Ghaziabad: 8:11 PM

Karwa Chauth 2024 historical significance

The festival's historical significance is rooted in folklore, notably the story of Queen Veeravati, who, upon breaking her fast early, learned of her husband's demise. Her devotion to Goddess Parvati restored him, illustrating the power of love and faith. Similarly, Draupadi from the Mahabharata sought Lord Krishna's guidance to fast for her husband Arjuna’s safe return, emphasizing the strength of marital bonds.

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Karwa Chauth 2024 rituals

Rituals include a sacred vow called Sankalp, where women pledge to fast, followed by a pre-dawn meal known as Sargi, prepared by mothers-in-law. In the evening, women dress in traditional attire and perform a Puja, offering prayers to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. The fast concludes with the sighting of the moon, where women express their prayers and break their fast.

Karwa Chauth strengthens marital bonds and fosters community among women, making it a cherished occasion.

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